overrighteous

Meanings

• adjective

  excessively righteous or virtuous to the point of being self-righteous or morally superior

  - "He was overrighteous in his beliefs and refused to listen to opposing views."
  - "Despite her overrighteous behavior, she was still loved by her community."

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Variants

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oversight , oversights

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Etymology

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Over- + righteous

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overrighteous' is not commonly used in everyday language and is often found in religious or philosophical contexts.

2. The opposite of 'overrighteous' is 'underrighteous', which is not a widely recognized term.

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Related Concepts

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1. self-righteous: Having an excessively high moral estimate of oneself; conceited, arrogant.

2. morally superior: Believing oneself to be morally better than others.

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How to Memorize "overrighteous"

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   - Visualize a person who is excessively virtuous and looks down on others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overrighteous' with the concept of being morally superior to others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Over' + 'Righteous' = Excessively virtuous.

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